Adirondack News Clips

The news clippings below cover August 8 through August 15, 2024

Joke of the day: What happens to an illegally parked frog?

It gets toad.

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Below are the news clips that Adirondack Council staff have compiled to read over the past week. Articles with (AC) denote a direct mention of the Adirondack Council.

(AC) New York City students visit John Brown Farm - Lake Placid News – 8/15/24

Rangers conduct chopper rescue, aid hiker trapped by flood – Times Union – 8/15/24

Green Teaching Summit: A Humanities Approach to Climate Education — Syracuse University News – 8/14/24

USGS researchers explain soil science to Adirondack Council staff in the Raquette Lake area - Sarah King/Adirondack Council

(AC) A New York summer program teaches students of color about climate change – NPR – 8/14/24

(AC) The ADKs are out of reach for many. A new climate institute brings NYC students here - NCPR News  - 8/14/24

State air quality declining due to Canadian wildfire smoke – Times Union – 8/14/24

Adirondack general stores: The heartbeat of community, commerce - Adirondack Explorer – 8/14/24

APA weighs Jay cabin development - Adirondack Daily Enterprise – 8/14/24

Uniting under compost - The Adirondack Almanack – 8/14/24

New York invests $54 million in North Country airports – Times Union – 8/13/24

Governor Hochul Announces Major Construction Underway to Enhance Passenger Experience at North Country Airports - Governor Kathy Hochul – 8/13/24

How Ticonderoga is addressing a childcare shortage - Adirondack Explorer – 8/13/24

Barton Mines' expansion endorsed by Warren Co. leaders - Sun Community News – 8/13/24

30 x 30 Draft Strategies - Adirondack Wild – 8/12/24

(AC) Navigating change: How a dedicated group is revitalizing the Boquet River ecosystem - Adirondack Explorer – 8/12/24

Barton Mines seeks expansion to operation in Warren County - NCPR News – 8/12/24

Hotel vacancies in Adirondacks raise questions about state backing – Times Union – 8/11/24

Stec writes letter to governor calling for action on cell service in Adirondacks - North Country Now – 8/10/24

ADKX Gala Raises $440,000; Lee and Nancy Keet Recognized - The Adirondack Almanack – 8/10/24

Empty beds in Adirondack hotels: The downside of tourism projects - Adirondack Explorer – 8/10/24

More Adirondack lakes, communities eligible for septic funds - Adirondack Explorer – 8/9/24

NY Sen. Stec describes inmates as "animals" at a recent prison rally - NCPR News – 8/8/24

LCV’s Julie Tighe discusses state’s climate challenges -  Spectrum Local News – 8/8/24